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Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
The Half. Breeds of Manitoba.

It was under the stress of such fam inc that the half breed population of the Canadian Northwest, which has of late been so much before the world,
 grew to its present proportions. Its history carries us back to near the be- ginning of the eighteenth century.
 Arthur Dobbs, whose account of the countries adjacent to Hudson Bay was published in 1744, obtained his informa- ton almost wholly from a half-freed trader called La France-a proof that the metis was not unknown century and half ago. The explorations of the Vcrandrycs, father and sons, lasted from 1731 to 1754. After the conquest of Canada by England, the fur-trade ceased for some years; but in 1766 the Montrealcrs commenced to push north westward, and from that time their agents, mostly French Canadians,
 mingled freely with the Indians--the consequence being the growth of a half breed community. There was con- siderable population, known by their chosen designation of Bois Brules for which they sometimes substituted the more ambitious style of ''the new na- tion'1, when Lord Selkirk began his scheme of colonization in 1811. That even they were not all French is shown by some of their surnames being Scotch or English. But it is from the years im- mcdiately followed the establishment of the Red River Colony that the bulk of the Euglish-speaking half-breeds date their first appearance. In the year 1914 they numbered two hundred. In 1870 the Manitoba half breeds and metis Gas those of British and French origin may be distinguishedD were 'st mated at ten thousand. Besides them, there was a population of uncertain number scattered through the territories, and a tribe of half breed hunters which one early explorer deemed to be six thou sand strong. In 1874 Dr. G. M. Daw- son, while engaged in the British North American Boundary Commission, came upon the camp of the latter body, con- sist1ng of two hundred buffalo skin tents and two thousand horses. Dr.
 Wilson considers the rise in this way of all independent tr1be of half-breeds as 'one of the most remarkable phenomena connected with the grand ethnologica! experiment. which has been in progress on the North American continent fol the last three centuries. .--Popular Science
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
How Charcoal is Made.

'Charcoal is duly appreciated by lazy women," said a dealer in that commodity to Brooklyn Eagle reporter. 'With it one can build fire in five minutes. It is cheap. l sell charcoal at $3 per chaldron, but peddlcrs deal it out at thirtY-ive cents per bushel. Yes, char coal is a little dearcr than coal, but then the latter doesn't go so far or last as long. The best charcoal used by tin roofers or plumbers is male in the Cats kills, or in the woods of New Jersey. It is made in this way: A cord of wood is placed in cleared piece of ground, with the sticks standing upright. Ill the middle a stake is driven. The fine and coarse woods are mixed close together so as to make firm pile. The whole is covered with sods and earth. A fire is lighted in tho centre of the pile and on the top of which hole is cut so as to al- low the smoke to escape. The fire Is permitted to shoulder for twelve
 fifteen days, when the sod is taken off. A cord of wood will turn out from twenty to thirty bushels of charcoa|.'
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
Pierce and Hawthorne.

Ben: Perley Poore in the Boston B,ta- get tells this story:
 Soon after Gen. Pierce was elected President he visited Boston and received visit from his old friend, Nathaniel Hawthorne, to whom he said, ''What can l do for you, Nat?" "l have long wished to see you," replied Hawthorne, land l have hoped that you would be able to appoint me to a foreign mission ''No, mo-" replied Pierce. 'Let me tell you little story: Soon after Gen. Tay- Tor was elected President, Jenifer went to him and asked for a foreign mission, saying that he could live on his outfit and save up his salary. The President appointed him. He went. to Vienna, lived snugly on his outfit, saved his salary, and was happy in the realization of his plans. On the eve of his depart urc he called on the Countess d'Ester- hay, who was mistress of remonies at Court, and expressed to her that his so- cial position as bachelor prevented him from reciprocating the attentions which he had received. The Countess listened to him graciously, and then said : that it would not do for him to go away without giving an entertai ment. This she offered to arrange, and told him all he would have to do would be to pay the bills. The entertainment was a magnificent one and the bills amounted to upward of $S, 900. So Jenifer came home penniless and had to take sub ordinate clerkship in the Treasury De- partment. Now" continued the Presl- dent.elect, T do not propose to send you where you will have a repetition of Jenifer's case, but l will give you the Consulate at Liverpool, where you will be able to save little money" The Liverpool Consulate was accordingly given to Hawthorne, and he was enabled to save considerable sum while he held it.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

Sixty-fve varieties of lettuce arc known to horticulturists.
 In 143S letters were separately cut in wood. Glass windows were used in England as early as the twelfth century.
 Glass mirrors were first used, specta- cles were invented and clocks made to strike in the thirteenth century.
 The steel pen, which everybody takes to be a sort of symbol of modern civili- zation, was known to the ancient Ro- mans.
 A window open slight distance at both top and bottom, and a chimney draught also open, are the only sure ways of keeping pure air ill sleeping room whose doors are closed.
 In Santa Clara County, Cal, there is rat, allied to the ground-nest making species, which climbs small trees, and makes compact nest of twigs among the branches.
 A Chicago woman is attracting con- siderable attention by appearing on the streets leading Q big cat, covered with a rose-plush blanket, and wearing collar on which arc little silver bells.
 The ''black stone of Mecca" is a col ored stone contained in small oratory of the temple of the Caaba at Mecca, Arabia. It is held in tho utmost vener- ation by the Mohammedans as having been given by an angel to Abraham.
 Father of his Country was an endear- ing name given to Washington by his countrymen early in the history of the Republic. This title was first given to Cicero by the Roman senate because of his zeal and courage in exposing the con- spiracy of Catiline.
 Speaking of the royal manner in which President Arthur entertained his suc- cessor on inauguration day, a Washing ton correspondent reverts to the story that John Adams packed up his effects and left Washington the night before Jefferson was sworn in, and John Quincy Adams was out hunting during the cer- cmonies which inaugurated Gen. Jack son.
 The Battery is park of 10 Ia acres in New York city, at the south end of Manhattan Island. The immigrant sta tion here was originally built for fort in 1907, and afterwards became an op- era house. In it were held civic recep- tions of Marquis Lafayette, Gen. Jack son and President Tyler. Here also ap- peared Jenny Lind, sodtag, Parodi and Julien.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET.

The Wholesale New York Market quotation show:
 BEANs-Prime, s1. 75@s2Oo; fair to good, $1.50@S1. 75 per bushel
 BUrrER-New York sold at 30@3Ic. for choice in pails, and 25@30c. common to good. Western Creamery sold at 27tG3lc., and the common Western at 2O@25c.
 CHEEsE-Factory fancy, @13c.; do. fair and to good, 1O@13c.
 EaGs-Quotations ranged from 22c for or dinary, to 35c. for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 FLouR-Superfine, s2.5O@S3.15; Western, $3. 5O@S5. co; extra New York; $3. .5O@D425. HAY - No. 1, 5.@9Oc.; No. 3, 6S@1Sc Straw 62@66c. for No. 1, and 46@50c. for No. 2.
 PonK-Prime. .0O@$150o; dressed hogs, WnEAr-spring No. ?, s7@9ac.; Milwaukee, No. 3, 02c CoRN-Ungraded Western Mixed, 47@49c.; Steamer Mixed, 47@50c.; in elevator, 4S@52c RYE-State, 55@59c.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET FLouE-State family, S3. 75@$3.O0; rye four S335@355; wheat, State, S8@a2c.; corn, yellow, 47049e.; mixed State, 47d4S. PETRoLEUM-R Refined 6@7c.; crude, 6G634c. WooL-State and Western XIX. 33M34c: K, 35Ga37c.; medium, 27@2Sc.; coarse, 2l (ds3322c.
 BOSTON MARKET.
 FLOUR - From S3.OO@S3.7 D for low and medium. to S4.25@S5.15 for choice Minnesota. Corn, 46@52c. for mixed and yellow BUrrER-Common, 24CG26c.: Vermont dairy, 29@33c.; choice creamery, 30@36c.
 CHEEsE--12(G13c.
 EGGs-3O@35 for choice; 22@29 for lined. BEANs-S1. 75@S2. %. HAY-Choice, S17@S18.
 CATTLE MAEKET.
 BUFFAIo-Cattle, good quality, $3.5O@S4.50 hogs, fair to good, S4.4O@S475; best $4.60 i4S5.OO; Sheep, $2.5O. @275 EAST LIBERTY, PENN.-Best cattle, $4.25@ Philadelphias, $5 15@$5.30; Workers, 4.9O@
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
The Negro Exodus.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 6.-Another lot of emigrant negroes passed through Nicksburg to-day heavily loaded with wagons on their way to the valley. They carried with them their milch COWS and other stock, and left homo on contracts made through the mails with valley planters. They say they are re, un- emigrants are passing through Nicksburg and other points, en route to the swamp, daily in droves. It is becoming a question of consid- erable import to the hill planters whose labor CTS are thus seeking other homes.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. Cleveland's Correspondence.

Mrs. Cleveland gets almost as many letters as the President. Most of them are from persons of her Jwn sex, and contain advice and suggestions on almost every subject under the sun. Mrs. Cleveland does not reply to letters any more. She did, in the early days of her marriage, answer several, but they were immediately given to the press, and so she stopped. She says many of her letters just now arc from temperance women, containing warnings against the use of wine, but as she seldom tastes anything but water she scarcely con- siders the advice necessary. She says she ou, ,ht to make good housekeeper, as large proportion of her volunteer correspondents tells her how the White House should be managed. Baltimore Sun
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
Fashion Notes,

New fringes are very deep and heavy beads.
 Some new capotes have the brims cleft, and one side strapped back with ribbon.
 Vests of white bre caded silk or velvet are to be worn with dressy costumes of black silk. Roman sashes are worn by young girls and are very effective with colored or white costumes.
 Pearl-headed pins are in great demand for fastening the fashionable lace jabots and boas in place.
 Astrakhan and Persian lamb in gray are used with green of a vivid shade both in hats and bonncts
 Iron bangles have rather barbaric sound when described, but in reality they are quite ornamental.
 Wlought iron lamps are among the newest things in this line, and are in some cases very handsome and rich.
 Red slippers and red silk hose with a large red satin bow on the slipper fin ishes stylish and brilliant foot gear.
 A bright red tulle costum, with cor sage of the same shade is to be worn by brilliant brunette the coming season. 
 Tufted null tulies and grenadines arc made up as brilliantly as possible. Two, three and four colors being introduced.
 The shamrock is favorite design for the little convenient bonnet pins, of which no lady can have enough to satisfy her..
 A bright copper color is being largely used for trimmings in place of scarlet and reddish brown is taking the place of the seal shades.
 Plat val is as popular as any thin fabric for party dresses for young girls, and is made up over colors, red being the mest stylish of all.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
Less than One. half the Amount Cured
 Him, ~s-a

John c. Heron, of 46 4th street, Rochester, has been troubled for years with rheumatism in the shoulders and about the heart. He gave physician ten dollars for an examina- tion, and he merely informed him that he had rheumatism of the heart. He was cured by Dr. Pardee's Rheumatic Remedy, and for less than one-ha!f the money paid for theex- am nation. Srra {
 Ask your druggist for Dr. Pardee's Renn- edy, and take no other. Price, s1 per bottle six bottles, $5.
 Pardee Medicine Co.,, Rochester N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

MRs. JoNEs--" won't be lone- some, dear, while I'm away, with no one to play the piano for you?" Jones "a brute)-"Oh, no, I guess not. un- derstand the new boiler shop across the way is about to run day and night. Y"
 "DoEs she call that playing?" in quired Jones, as Mrs. Jenkyns assailed the piano keys. Yes, of course she does." "Well, it's what I'd call real hard work. Do tho people like it?" HWel1, they try to, my boy; that's where the hard work comes in."
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

What we learn with pleasure we never for Msreter The s f@llow5nH f dn IS wtS0 afso n o1t Ppta, receivng % any ben efit says Mrs Emily Rhoads of MeBrdss Mioh Tass;nr had down Ismfs foe orar fair vea,. Dr. R. V. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescrpsion Pres m did me more good than any yd med, cne ever took advise every disap9onts ik y s take it." And so do we. it n never 0A'Apf ''''7 it's patrons. Druggists sell It.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
A Personal Application.

Husband-My dear, that is long motto you are working. Wife-Yes, John.
 He reads on it:
 ''While the lamp holds out to burn,
 The viless sinner may return" ''Is it to be hung in the vestibute of the church, my dear! 2"
 No, John; I'll hang it on the chan delier in the hall. n- Harpeass Basar.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

Wherever you are located you should writ, to Hallett & Co.,, Portland, Maine, and receive free, full information ao. ut work that you can to S25 and upwards daily. Some have made over $50 in day. All is new. Hallett Co. will start you. Capita not needed. Either sex. Al ages. N. class of workngpeople have eyer made money so fast heretofore. Comfortable fortunes await every worker. All this seems a deep mystery to you, reader, but sen along your address and it will be cleared up and proved. Better not delay; now is the time.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
A BroOmstlck Selection.

Said Q patriarch to his daughter: "A place for everything, and everything in it's place." Then to his son: "Selcct wife, my son, that will never step over broomstick." The son was obedient to the lesson. "Now," said he pleasantly on jolly holiday, to ono of his guests, 1T appoint that broomstick to choose mo a wife. The young lady who will not step over it, shall have the offer of my hand" They passed from the splcn- did salon to the grove; some stumbled over tho broomstick, and others passed over 1t. At length, young lady stopped and put it in it's place. The promise was fulfilled; she became the wife of an educated and wealthy young man, and he the husband of prudent, lndustrl- ous and lovely woman. He brought fortune to her and she knew how to save one.-St. Louis Magasiae.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

When irritation of the throat causes a tick ling cough, use Red Star Cough Cure, which will eject imnedia and permanent relief. One of BrooNlyn's Board of Health officers recommends it as purely vegetable and per fectly harmless. Price, 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

tract of land on Cayuga Lake, i'll New York, has been leased for the raising of frogs for the New York market. There is a large frog farm in the neighborhood of Waterloo, and several in Canada, but the demand Is greater than the supply.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
NO ASSESSMENTS.

Anyone insuring therefore for the curren, year will only be required to pay cash pre-. mium, which will cover all liability In case of loes it Is provided in the charter that if it cannot be amicably adjusted, it shall be referred to two disinterested persons, one 10 be chosen by each party, and if they cannot agree, they shall choose third, and tho de cision thus rendered shah be final
 Information and circulars may be obtained by addressing
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

It is noted that the number of insane per sons in Massachusetts has increased 150 per cent since 1885, while the increase in popula- tion is scarcely 50 per cent. It is also estl- mated that nine-tenths of these patients are
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

are the records of some of the cures of con con sumpt efeeted by that most Sina1 T1ndeT,is. nis. coVeryn Thousands of g. ateful men and women, who have been snatched almost from snmntion. in its early stages, is no longer It. curable. The Discovery has no equal as a nectoral and a 'terative, and the mo ost obstinate ppfections of the throat and lungs yield to its power All druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

The farmers, in their swamps, we're sure,
 Could find the roots and plants that cure; If by their knowledge they only knew
 For just the disease each one grew. Take courage now and ''Swamp-Root" try for kidney, liver and bladder complaints),
 AS on this remedy you can rely.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

St. Jacobs Oil deadens pain and max es the lame walk Major Arnold, of the Oc cidental Hotel, San Francisco, Cal, was completely curel of rneumati m by it's use.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

For weak lungs, splitting of blood, shoranes1s a1I of breath, consumption, night-sweats, ai1H Medi- M coughs, Dr. Pierce's Gol9eh Snne cal Discovery" is a sovereign remedy. 0uf' rior 10 cod liver oil. By druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

Sidney, Neb, has an ornamental high school with one pupil.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

No doubtful ingredients to do harm. Fresh Hops, Burgundy Pitch and Gums in Hop Plostea
 Hop Porous Plasters are sold by all druggists and country merchants. The best ill the world.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
A Common Cold

Is often the beginning of serious affec- tions of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes, and Lungs. Therefore, the importance of early and effective treatment cannot be overestimated. Ayers Cherry Pec- toral may always be relied upon for the speedy cure of a Cold or Cough.
 Last January I was attacked with a severe Cold, which, by neglect and ire quent exposures, became worse, finally settling on my lungs. A terrible cough soon followed, accompanied by pains in the chest, from which 1 suffered intense ly- After trying various remedies. with out obtaining relief, commenced taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and was
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
stranger than Fiction

Elk teams are not an infre quent sight or the streets of Denver.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

The shortness of the fingers, when carried to excess, betokens cruelty.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

IN THE PARK. CyeAne in the park, they say, Eyes of blue met eyes of gray,
 Whirling. wheeling,
 Lightly stealing Chances soft as break Of day. Cycling in the park, 'tis told, Eyes of gray grew sweet and bold.
 Coming. bending,
 Gently sending 11eadfng wishes manifold. Cyu1ing in the park, 'tis true. 09oaO GxAy sew eyes of blue @ E1e4 easins.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
Unable to Walk

There is no affection which more quickly pros trates its victim than acute rheumatism. And there no remedy which has had greater success in rais ing them up and driving or rheumatism than Hoods Sarsaparlla Read the following:
 Ihe first of last winter had very severe attack of iniammatory rheumatism, my feet and limbs swelling out of all proportion. I was confined to the house for several weeks and was very great sufferer, scarcely able to walk at all. Alter trying medical advice and various preparations, all to no purpose I was induced to give Hoods Sarsaparilla a trial. have taken two bottles with the best re- suits. My pains and aches have all left me- my limbs have assumed their usual proportions, and l can truly say that never felt better in my life than do My appetite is first rate. for all Of which give credit to Hoods Sarsaparilla. ."-FRANKLIN B HATCH, 7s North Sd st., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
A Deep Mystery.

Gounod says that originality and oddity arc not the same thing in music.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

The trains between Alexandria and Cairo are drawn by petroleum engines.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

If afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp- sons Eye water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

THE best couHh medicine is Piso's Cure for Consumption. Sold everywhere. e6c.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

The Company was chartered by the legisla. ture of Connecticut, in 1880, and has been do- Ing business for six years.
 1t has fully met the object of it's organiza- lion, and has in each year, although the losses have been many and great paid them all in Hull, and has . small surplus on hand.
 The plan of insuring with . cash premium alone was adopted in 1884 (no note being re- quired), and it has proved satisfactory and successful to au,-there can be
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

It's mighty few people who throw the double six in the game of life.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

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Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
A Society for Maiden Ladies.

The Danes have society unlike those of any other people we know. tis known as 'The Maiden Assurance So- ciety." Its aim is to provide for a class single women of wcll-to-do families. It shelters and cares for them, and fur nishes them with "pin money" Its methods arc thus described: As soon as girl child is born to him tho father erirolls her name in a certain association aud pays q certain sum, and thereafter a fixed sum to the society. When she has reached the age of, we believe, 21, and is not married, she becomes entitled to a fixed income and to suite of apartments in large building of the association,' with gardens and park about it, inhab- ited by other young or older ladies who have thus become members. If her father dies in her youth and she desires it, she has shelter in this building, and at fixed time her own income. When she dies or marries all this right to in come lapses, and the money paid in swels the endowment of the association
 Her father may pay for twenty years and then her marriage cuts off all ad- vantages of the insurance. But this very chance must enable the company to charge lower annual premiums, and make the burden less on the father insuring. He has any way, the pleasant feeling that his small annual payments are in surfing his daughter future, and giving her a comfortable home and income af- ter he has gone. It is obvious that the chances for marriage among a given number of women can be calculated as closely as those of death. The plan has worked well for generations in Copcn- hagen.-Phrenozoglca Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
Revenge at the Altar Rail.

There was young man at Willenhall, in Staffordshire, with sense of humor. A year ago he offered his hand and heart to local beauty; but the lady declined the articles. The StafTordshire wooer vowed revenge. They say that any man can marry woman if he is only persis- tent enough. At any rate, this suitor managed to prevail over the obdurate fair. She consented to the union. The banns were put up and everything done in proper style; and on the appointed day bridegroom and bride stood before the altar. But when shc clergyman asked the former if he would have that woman to be his welded wife, he was answered by an emphatic 'no." That was the bridegroom's return "score' for the damscl's haughtiness year ago. It was effective, doubtless; but the exam pie is not to be commended for imita- ton. It will become awkward if churches are to be used not only for tic solemnization of marriage, but for tho public punishment of "lovers' perjuries." -St. Jaanes's Gazette.